Safety Advisor

Safety Management Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

SMG is seeking a local Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep in the Indianapolis/Lebanon, Indiana area. The role leads HSE initiatives, drives program enhancements, and coordinates verifications to ensure conformance with client policies.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of HSE/EHS experience, OSHA knowledge, and the ability to engage senior leadership. The position emphasizes field observations, data-driven metrics, and collaboration across Business Areas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HSE/EHS experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, HSE management systems, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and recommendations for improvement from an HSE perspective.
• Manage the HSE roadmap with program initiatives, ownership, and dates.
• Conduct verifications/self-assessments to indicate conformance to client policies.
• Make formal recommendations to Business Area and HSE teams for improvements.
• Meet with management and stakeholders on a schedule or as needed.
• Demonstrate progress on HSE initiatives to Business Area leadership.
• Participate actively in relevant Business Area HSE Committees.
• Conduct field observations and evaluate trends.
• Develop and maintain leading and trailing HSE metrics.

Skills

HSE Experience

OSHA Knowledge

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Manufacturing Experience

Senior Stakeholder Ldr

Education

Safety degree

Job description

Description

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.

Location

SMG is seeking a local Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep in the Indianapolis/Lebanon, Indiana area.

Overview Of Job Responsibilities

• The SMG Advisor will provide leadership, insight, and recommendations for improvement from an HSE perspective.
• Help drive initiatives, take ownership, and set target dates for program enhancements.
• Manage the HSE roadmap, which outlines program initiatives, ownership, start dates, and more.
• Complete verifications/self-assessments to indicate the level of conformance to the client's HSE program/policy.
• Advisor to make formal recommendations to the Business Area and the HSE and Environmental Management Team for program improvements.
• Meet with management and key stakeholders on a scheduled and/or as‑needed basis.
• The SMG Advisor will demonstrate to the Business Area the efforts underway to lead the HSE program and the progress made on Business Area‑driven initiatives.
• Ensure active participation in relevant Business Area HSE Committees.
• Conduct field observations and evaluate for trends.
• Development and maintenance of leading and trailing HSE metrics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of HSE/EHS experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, HSE management systems, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or industrial operations
• Experience developing HSE roadmaps and strategic plans, managing HSE initiatives and timelines, conducting audits and compliance reviews.
• Degree in Safety or related fields
• Experience working directly with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and leading HSE programs

Physical Demands of the job may include

• Moving about long distances
• Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
• Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
• Working in extreme weather
• Being exposed to loud noises
• Wearing personal protective gear correctly

Join an elite group of Safety Professionals!

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